THE margin of victory might not have been the most impressive, but Sedgley's performance had promotion written all over it.

After a dismal run of since Christmas, which has seen their substantial lead slashed to just one point, Park finally got everything right and gave themselves renewed hope of playing National One rugby next season.

The National Two leaders dominated the game from start to finish, thanks mainly to a powerful forwards display which left in-form Nuneaton starved of meaningful possession throughout.

Supreme

Paul Arnold and Erik Lund ruled supreme at the line-out but credit must go to hooker Richard Oxley whose throwing in was excellent, despite the gale force wind which appeared to gain in strength as the game progressed.

Player coach Tim Fourie said: "I am over the moon with our performance.

"We kept it simple and did everything right.

"The forwards did a terrific job, and we just didn't allow them into the game.

"If we can play like that in our remaining games then we can go up."

The visitors took the lead after 19 minutes when Sedgley were caught offside and Nuneaton full back Jody Peacock was on target with the kick at goal.

Conditions

The conditions put an end to any flowing rugby, but Park's strategy to drive the ball through the forward had the desired effect.

The back row of Richard Senior, Kern Yates and Fourie made considerable in-roads as Park piled on the pressure, and it was a forward move which put them ahead, but only after a terrific drop-out from winger Chris Glynn.

His kick, helped by the wind, took Park into the opponents' 22 where Senior drove through first, followed by Fourie who reached out to score.

Ryno Ueckermann converted to put Sedgley four points clear, and then added a penalty following a frantic finish to the first half.

That proved to be the final score of the game and both sides must be credited for some stout defending, but it was Sedgley who controlled the final 40 minutes.

Dave McCormack was the busiest of the Sedgley backs as he continually looked to set his pack on their way and the front row combination of Gareth Roberts and Huw Thomas caused the opposition no end of trouble at the scrum.